Area guide · City-of-bristol

Hotwells, City-of-bristol

has 3,120 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 67 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £227,094 across 11,687 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

3,120Homes
£227,094-2.5%Median price
67Avg EPC score
34Median age
6,021Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    6,021

  • Households

    2,705

  • Median age

    34.2

Age bands

65+ 14%0-15 8%16-24 25%25-44 35%45-64 18%

Ethnicity

Asian 4%Black 3%Mixed 5%Other 2%White 87%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 65%Semi 3%Terraced 32%

Build age

Pre 1900 42%1900 1944 36%1945 1999 18%2000 Plus 4%

Energy efficiency · avg score 67

A
0%
B
0%
C
54%
D
37%
E
9%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 47%Social 7%Private Rent 47%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £227,094▼

  • Avg price

    £379,526

  • Sales

    11,687

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Health5
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  • Education6
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  • Employment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    815▲

By crime type

Other Theft 12%Public Order 11%Vehicle Crime 17%Anti-Social Behaviour 11%Criminal Damage And Arson 12%Violence And Sexual Offences 37%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    91.2%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    91.2%

  • Superfast broadband

    98.7%

  • 5G coverage

    57.3%

  • Bus stops

    3

  • Buses / day

    2,925

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Clifton Down Rail Station (1.65 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    125.9 m

  • Air NO₂

    10.6558 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    5.9606 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Local Nature Reserve
  • Green Belt
  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (4.98 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 5 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    127

Designations

  • Registered Park Garden
  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Heritage At Risk
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • 104, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 106, 108 And 110, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 10, Hensman'S Hill · Grade II
  • 111, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 112, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 113, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
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  • 117, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 119, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 11, Windsor Terrace · Grade II
  • 121, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 16-19, Freeland Place · Grade II
  • 18 And 19, Wellington Terrace · Grade II
  • 1 Albermarle Row and attached front basement area railings · Grade II
  • 20 And 21, Freeland Place · Grade II
  • 29, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 311-319, Hotwell Road · Grade II
  • 31, Princess Victoria Street · Grade II
  • 3, Granby Hill · Grade II
  • 43, Granby Hill · Grade II
  • 44, 46 and 48 Princes Victoria Street and attached front basement area and garden railings · Grade II
  • 45, Granby Hill · Grade II
  • 48 To 58 (Even) And Attached Basement Area Railings · Grade II
  • 4 And 5, Wellington Terrace · Grade II
  • 5, Granby Hill · Grade II
  • Adam And Eve Public House · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Avg FSM %

    31.6%

  • Childcare providers

    3

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (2 km)

Streets

Streets in Hotwells

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    491

Show 25 recent applications
  • T1 - Pine - Fell.
  • Magnolia X 1 - Fell.
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness Of Proposed Works To A Listed Building - Like-For-Like Repairs And Reinstatement Works Following
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition Nos. 2 (Materials), 3 (Detailed Drawings), 4 (Materials), 5 (Materials) 6 (Materia
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition Nos. 2 (Materials), 3 (Detailed Drawings), 4 (Materials) And 5 (New Works To Match
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For Proposed Alterations To The Middle Roof Of The Double Valley Roof.
  • Second Floor Extension To Existing Two Storey Dwelling.
  • Second Floor Extension To Existing Two Storey Dwelling.
  • Loft Conversion With Rooflights To Front And Rear.
  • T1 - Magnolia - Reduce By Roughly 2m Back To Previous Points.
  • 5 Day Notice: Ash (Dangerous) - Fell, Retaining Up To 3-4m Of Main Stem As A Wildlife Monolith.
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 4 (Materials) Of Permission 25/10757/LA - Installation Of PV Panels, New Windows,
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition 2 (Materials) Of Permission 25/10756/H - Installation Of PV Panels, New Windows, A
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition No. 2 (Materials) Of Permission 26/11532/LB - Internal Amendment To Existing Dwell
  • T1 - Conifer - Fell.
  • 5 Day Notice: Sycamore - Fell. Ash - Fell.
  • Install 2no. New External Ventilation Grilles To The West Elevation. Re-Route Rainwater Pipe.
  • Ash X 2 And Smoke X 1 - Trim Back Overhanging Branches To Boundary As Per Pruning Profile.
  • Install Two New External Ventilation Grilles To The West Elevation. Re-Route Rainwater Pipe To Connect With New Water Butt Location In Garde
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness Of Proposed Works To A Listed Building For Full Renovation Of Roof Requiring Replacement Of Frag
  • Internal Amendment To Existing Dwelling.
  • T1 - Ash - Remove Three Lower Branches Hanging Low Over Garden (To Mitigate Risk, Improve Clearance, And Ensure Continued Safe Retention Of
  • Two Storey Rear Extension, Refurbishment, Renovation And Change Of Use To Part Of The Ground Floor From A5 Hot Food Takeaways Sui Generis To
  • Re Commissioning Of The Pintle Bearing And Replacement Of Adjusters At Brunel'S Swivel Bridge.
  • T1 - Lime - Pollard To Previous Points. (TPO 1442)

About

About property data in Hotwells

The population here is approximately 6,021, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is pre 1900. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 127 listed buildings. There were 815 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 4.9% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 88 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Hotwells?

The average house price in Hotwells is £227,094, based on 11,687 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Hotwells a good place to live?

Hotwells is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Hotwells in a flood zone?

Hotwells is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Hotwells?

There were 815 recorded crimes in Hotwells in the last 12 months, up 4.9% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Hotwells?

The average EPC score in Hotwells is 67, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).